Valuation check: AU's profit margin is 26.43%, above the Materials sector average of 9.56%.
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Trailing 12 months ending May 2026
AngloGold Ashanti Plc.'s profit margin stands at 26.43% as of May 2026. That compares with 17.33% in the prior-year period — up 52.5% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 9.56%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
AngloGold Ashanti Plc. reported 26.43% in profit margin versus 17.33% a year earlier — a 52.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
AngloGold Ashanti Plc. sits higher the Materials benchmark (9.56%) with a profit margin of 26.43%. That is roughly 176.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 26.43% for AngloGold Ashanti Plc. means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how AngloGold Ashanti Plc.'s profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places AU next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.